US: Police continue response to shooting incident at Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio, late Aug. 27 /update 1

Event

Police are continuing their response to a shooting incident at the Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio, as of late Aug. 27. At approximately 18:15, at least one individual started shooting outside the shopping center, leading police to evacuate the mall and issue a shelter-in-place order. Police have since declared that the scene is no longer active, but the mall is still locked down to allow for continued response and investigation. The incident killed one person and injured another; police have arrested at least five individuals. The motivation behind the incident is currently unclear.

Lingering heightened security and disruptions to transport and business are likely in the affected area into early Aug. 28 as police continue their investigation.

Advice

Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent the affected area and any disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.